My blood draw is sent out. Would I call onc and ask what lab is used. I am not even sure if it is sent to same lab.as my.ins changed.

little history first. I was dx with stage 3b colon/rectal cancer in 2007 1 out of nine lymph nides infected. 5fu during radiation, after resection surgery more chemo. Jan of 2011 Cea 4.0 after that next CEAs 5.3,5.5,4.9, last one done on 5/14/12 5.6. A little freaked out. Do not see onc till next mo...

I am 4 yrs out of chemo radiation surgery. I had a complete hysterectomy during my surgery as the can was close and surgeon felt it was best I am 35 now. Over a yr ago I started with on and off swelling of labia. I saw my ob he prescribed a cream and also said it could be from surgery and lymph node...

I did not know anything about the CA 19-9 test? When i was dx my CEA was 4.5. It has mostly stayed in the 4's a few times dropped into the 3's. that is what has me worried the most, it is higher now than when I was dx.

you are your family are in my daily prayers.

I have stage 3b colon/rectal cancer 1 lymph node involvement, 5fu, radiation, colon resection, and more chemo. That was 3 years ago. I went today to get results of CEA and it is up from 4.0 to 5.3 oncology dr is repeating blood work in a month. He said if it steadily creeps up then most likely a ful...

Just wanted to give you an update.... I went to my primary care doc. for thryroid level check and asked about the leg twitching.I showed him the twitching actually as it really never stops. He said that none of my meds would do it and the chemo this long out (3 yrs.) wouldnt do it. He said I need to...

Forgive me for not posting for a while. I have stage3b colon/rectal cancer with 1 lymph node involement,off chemo for 3 years now. About 2 months ago my calves started to twitch and progessively have become worse. I can watch my calves move and feel it also, I have no pain with this though. No new m...

Sounds so familar, only I was in a Wal-greens. Honestly I was thinking of wearing depends, just in case. Is that sad or what.

I have been off Chemo for 2 yrs. now.

Hello to everyone- I have not posted in some time now and have found there are many new members here. Glad you found the colon club, sorry you or a loved one is going through this. My problem started with right lower back pain, some shooting pain going into the back of leg(and butt). This didnt happ...

I had rectal/colon cancer, if that helps

about three months ago my ankle was very sore to the touch, I could not put my other foot on top of it and if I touched the area it hurt. That has subsided, but now for over a month my ankle swells and hurts when I apply pressure such as walking. This comes and go's but mostly I would say it comes o...

my deepest sympathy to the famliy. You will be in my prayers. I am so sorry for the children, how hard this must be for them.

What very sad news. I thought he was doing ok. My prayers to his family and friends.